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2008 K- 8 Core/Comprehensive Mathematics Curricula Review and Final Recommendations Presentation to State Board of Education by Dr. Terry Bergeson December 10, 2008 Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction 1

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Big Picture Overview Instructional Materials Review and Recommendations 2008 Second Substitute House Bill (2SHB) 2598 requires: Section 2, 7 (a-b): Within six months of the adoption of the revised math standards, OSPI must make recommendations to the SBE of no more than three basic mathematics curricula at each level – elementary, middle and high school for their official comment and recommendations within 2 months. OSPI may make changes and then adopt the recommended curricula. K-8 (elementary and middle) Timeline: K-8 standards adopted: April 28, 2008 OSPI Initial Recommendations to SBE: Sept. 2008 SBE Comment/recommendations to OSPI: Nov. 2008 OSPI Final Recommendations: Dec. 10, 2008

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OSPIs Revisit of Bridges in Mathematics Commissioned additional mathematical review of Bridges by two mathematics experts: Dr. Jim King, Mathematician and Mathematics Professor from the University of Washington Dr. George Bright, Mathematics Educators and Professor Emeritus from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Additional review included: Development of the key concepts called into question by Strategic Teachings review (multiplication, area of a triangle, fractions) Conclusion: Found Bridges in Mathematics to be mathematically sound 11

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Addition of Math Expressions Math Expressions did not meet the alignment threshold of 0.70 and was therefore not included in the initial OSPI recommendations. Subsequent reviews by Strategic Teaching and by OSPIs reviewers indicated the content is sound and well developed. 12

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Addition of Prentice Hall Mathematics Based upon the additional review by the State Board of Education contractor, OSPI has added this program to the recommendations. This program exceeds the alignment threshold of 0.70. 14

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Conclusion The legislature directed OSPI to recommend no more than three programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. All six programs recommended for elementary and middle grades are mathematically sound. Recommendations are based on alignment to strong mathematics standards. Alignment review process was rigorous, inclusive and transparent. 15

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Next Steps Some degree of supplementation will be necessary with every program reviewed as no one program aligns completely to the 2008 revised mathematics standards. There are viable programs being used in Washington State that are not included in the recommendations. Districts will need support from OSPI in adapting these programs to align with the 2008 Mathematics Standards. Results of the K-12 Supplemental Mathematics Materials Review will be issued in January 2009. 16